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[allbloodyhail]

[ the feed flickers on to spike laughing. damn. it's a rare sight these days, but it doesn't seem completely mirthful anyway. ]

Seems like I missed another exciting week. [ he was off-bracelet about 10 days, and he's shaking his head. of course it would be when the city needed him. ] Don't even have a bloody excuse this time, so I may as well throw myself on the mercy of you all.

[ the laughter has stopped and he looks a bit distant for a moment. ] Training in the Arena. I'm doing it, every night. Doesn't matter what your power is or anything, just be there.

I need a snack.

[ and we're done. ]

Comments

[fire_punk]

Spike. You missed an awesome fight.

[allbloodyhail]

[ he groaned. ] Not helping, Kevin. [ but it sounds fond enough. he's in better spirits than this time a few weeks ago. ]

[fire_punk]

I kicked ass this time.

[ka_sera_sera]

I'll be there when I can find the time.

[damselled]

Training? How interesting. Yes, perhaps I could do with some, myself.

And who are you, sir, that has so generously offered to do so?

[allbloodyhail]

Good. Send me anyone you think needs help, mate.

[allbloodyhail]

...Spike. [ he won't even touch the rest. ] I'm Spike.

[damselled]

Spike, you say? What an odd name. Is it common where you're from?

I am Maribelle, of Themis. I'm pleased to make your acquaintance, I'm sure.

[allbloodyhail]

Nope. Not common.

[ a smile. he's unique, what can he say. ] And if you are, you might be the first.

[allbloodyhail]

I'm happy for you. [ he doesn't sound that happy tbh ]

[damselled]

Well, that's good, I suppose.

[Spike, she is trying so hard not to say something snobbish, and the only reason she isn't is because her parents very firmly instilled a sense of respect for those who would teach her. Be grateful.]

Oh? And why would that be?

[allbloodyhail]

What can I say, I like being different.

--Some people don't like different. [ you seem like one of those people ]

[damselled]

Good, then. Individuality is the mark of the brave.

[Oh, she likes different. It's just hard to tell until you get to know her.]

[allbloodyhail]

[ the mark of the brave... ]

So I'll see you at the arena then?

[damselled]

[She knows a thing or two about bravery, being a veteran of a war that only just ended and all]

Of course. What time would you prefer?

[allbloodyhail]

Any time. Don't exactly have anything better to be doing.

[damselled]

Then I am ready when you are, Spike.

[Video]

[justacough]

Throwing yourself at the mercy of others just because you didn't get attacked by ice creatures? Are you a glutton for pain?

[allbloodyhail]

I'll be waiting, Mari.

[Video]

[allbloodyhail]

Well... yeah. That's been my schtick for a while now.

[damselled]

I assure you, you will not be waiting long.

[hear that, Spike? That's the sound of footsteps. Yay?]

A lady is nothing if not prompt.

[allbloodyhail]

Guess I haven't known many ladies then. Well, alright.

Game on. [ he's pumped tbh ]

[Video]

[justacough]

I've only just met you, darling, I couldn't very well know that.

That being said, you seem to be quite confident about the matter.

[damselled]

What a shame that you haven't. I'll be sure to enlighten you.

[and so is she. Maribelle does love a good adrenaline rush, from time to time. Just don't tell anyone.]

[Video]

[allbloodyhail]

No use denying it now, is there? [ a shrug. ] Don't have to be any certain way to help out, right.